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Combating Natural Calamities

General N C Vij, Vice Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is a highly acclaimed military strategist and recipient of several awards for his exemplary service towards the nation. Bold and imaginative, his vast hands-on experience in disaster management has catapulted the five year old Authority to new heights. Speaking to the editor, General Vij, outlined the roadmap prepared to combat disasters, especially in the wake of the new experiences gathered from the successful mana......

OCEANS, ECONOMY

Strait of Hormuz and Maritime Chokepoints

Maritime chokepoints are vital points along shipping routes that facilitate the passage of substantial trade volumes. These chokepoints control the global essential supplies such as oil, gas, fertiliz...

Staff Reporter

ENVIRONMENT, EARTH SCIENCE, BIODIVERSITY

When Carbon Rises, Can the Blue Carbon Answer?

What if India's pathway to net zero does not end at factories—but begins where terrestrial meets the coastal? As carbon emissions rise and climate risks intensify, the search for solutions has largely...

Sovini Mondal and Sanjib Pohit

RESOURCES

Maitri II - India's New Antarctic Research Station

India is set to embark on a new chapter in its Polar exploration journey with the construction of Maitri II. The Indian government plans to establish a new research station near the existing Maitri ba...

Staff Reporter

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Changing Ocean Atmosphere Interface

Dr. Shailesh Nayak’s calm aura, ease and lucidity spoke of an authority that complemented his tall frame. Self effacing about being the pioneering scientist in shaping the recent Tsunami Warning Syste...

Dr Shailesh Nayak

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Combating Natural Calamities

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Ornamental Fish Breeding-a Livelihood Initiative

Shri G Mohan Kumar, Chairman, The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), in conversation with the editor, affably offered insights on issues of sustainable livelihood and outlined mechanisms to increase the export potential of breeding exotic and ornamental fish. He spoke in detail about a new initiative launched by MPEDA to promote ornamental fish farming as a livelihood opportunit...

G Mohan Kumar

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Dangerous Foods

Prof Jeffrey M Smith, Institute for Responsible Technology, USA, has authored an internationally renowned book, ‘Genetic Roulette - The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods’, which illustrates how the world’s most powerful biotech companies mislead critics and put the health of societies at risk.

Nitin Jugran Bahuguna

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